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NFL star Benjamin Watson discusses his work in the pro-life movement with "EWTN News Nightly" host Tracy Sabol on June 22, 2023.

‘Do your job’: What NFL star says pro-lifers can learn from his time with the Patriots

Jul 1, 2023

By Tina Dennelly

Former New England Patriots tight end Ben Watson says he believes pro-lifers are in a “new fight for life.” Read more

Indiana state capitol.

Indiana Supreme Court: Abortion ban does not violate state constitution

Jun 30, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

According to a Friday ruling from the Indiana Supreme Court, the abortion ban stands, but litigation is still ongoing.  Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the newly elected president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, meets with reporters in Baltimore on Nov. 15, 2022.

U.S. bishops rebuke group of Catholic Democrats vowing to support abortion

Jun 29, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The USCCB has issued a response to a group of lawmakers who signed a letter citing Catholic teaching as a... Read more

President Joe Biden speaks about the economy at the Old Post Office in Chicago on June 28, 2023.

President Biden says ‘not big on abortion’ but campaigns with strong abortion message

Jun 28, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

President Joe Biden cited his Catholic faith at a campaign fundraiser Tuesday for a reason why he is “not big... Read more

A young woman holds a pro-life sign during a rally in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on June 24, 2023, marking the first anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.

Pro-lifers celebrate Roe’s demise, push for nationwide protection for the unborn

Jun 25, 2023

By Lauretta Brown

Hundreds of pro-life supporters rallied at the Lincoln Memorial Saturday on the first anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning of... Read more

Kristin Turner, a pro-life activist and former atheist, talks with Prudence Robertson on a June 10, 2023, episode of EWTN Pro-Life Weekly.

Pro-life atheist to convert to Catholicism: ‘There is a God-shaped hole in my heart’

Jun 24, 2023

By Tina Dennelly

Kristin Turner, a 21-year-old activist, is now an ardent pro-life advocate who recently announced her intention to join the Catholic... Read more

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Biden signs contraception, abortion executive order before Dobbs anniversary 

Jun 23, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The order is intended to increase access to contraceptives over the counter, reduce the cost of contraceptives, and increase access... Read more

The scene outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in the Dobbs abortion case on June 24, 2022. Pro-abortion demonstrators gradually made up a decided majority of the crowd as the day wore on.

Roe’s repeal, 1 year later: Pro-lifers see significant challenges ahead

Jun 23, 2023

By Lauretta Brown

At the anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision overturning Roe v. Wade, pro-life leaders discuss the current landscape and... Read more

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Abortion rates rise in England and Wales rise; pro-lifers declare ‘national tragedy’

Jun 23, 2023

By Madeleine Teahan

The rise in the number of abortions comes alongside pressure to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales for any reason. Read more

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NY pro-life sidewalk counselor to ask Supreme Court to consider clinic buffer zone case

Jun 23, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Debra Vitagliano, a 64-year-old mother of three, brought the suit against Westchester County, New York. Read more

Students from Liberty University pray in front of the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization abortion case on Dec. 1, 2021.

National Celebrate Life Day Rally to be held rain or shine on Saturday, organizers say

Jun 21, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Thousands are expected at the event, which will take place rain or shine on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial... Read more

Less than a week after being violently attack outside of a Baltimore Planned Parenthood on May 26, 2023, Dick Schafer, 80, returned to the abortion facility to continue his pro-life work. “It’s not for everybody, but I like being there, that’s for sure,” Schafer said.

Police release video of man attacking pro-lifers outside of Baltimore Planned Parenthood

Jun 20, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The video shows the suspect assaulting two men who were peacefully protesting outside the clinic in downtown Baltimore. Read more

Pro Vita & Famiglia (Pro Life & Family) headquarters in Rome was vandalized June 10, 2023.

LGBT vandals hit Pro Life and Family office in Rome

Jun 13, 2023

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The office’s security gate was covered with messages such as “abortion on demand,” “fascists should be hanged,” and “transfeminist revenge.” Read more

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fall plenary assembly in Baltimore, Nov. 16, 2022.

‘We have much to celebrate’: USCCB pro-life chair releases Dobbs anniversary statement

Jun 6, 2023

By Tina Dennelly

Bishop Michael Burbidge released a statement June 6 ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn... Read more

The scene outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after the court released its decision in the Dobbs abortion case on June 24, 2022.

‘National Celebrate Life Day’ rally in Washington, DC, announced for anniversary of Roe reversal

Jun 5, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Leading pro-life organizations will hold a “National Celebrate Life Day” rally and gala in Washington, D.C., on June 24.   Read more

Nicole and Austin LeBlanc, a Catholic couple in Michigan, who welcomed their baby girls and will lay them to rest.

Conjoined twins born, baptized, and confirmed before passing

May 23, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Nicole and Austin LeBlanc, a Catholic couple from Michigan, chose to give their baby girls life and to share their... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his Regina Caeli address on May 21, 2023.

Pope Francis: ‘We must not get used to war!’

May 21, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The pope also prayed for peace in Sudan, where fighting between the country’s military and a coalition of paramilitary forces... Read more

Members of an Italian pro-life and pro-family organization marched in the "Demonstration for Life" May 20, 2023, with a banner saying "There's life in the mother's womb. Let's care for it. #stopabortion"

PHOTOS: Thousands march in Italy’s national ‘Demonstration for Life’

May 20, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The walk May 20 started at Rome’s Piazza della Repubblica and concluded at the square in front of the Basilica... Read more

Heidi Crowter speaks outside the High Court in London England, July 6, 2021.

Woman with Down syndrome sues over abortion law at European Court of Human Rights

May 20, 2023

By AC Wimmer

Heidi Crowter announced her decision to appeal to the ECHR this week after England’s Supreme Court refused to hear her... Read more

JMJ Pregnancy Center in Orlando, Florida

Mutilated animals left on pro-life pregnancy center’s property in Orlando

May 16, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Staff at the center, which offers free pregnancy services to mostly minority women, discovered the deceased animals in front of... Read more